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University of Edinburgh: 'Supportive' Brain Cells May Drive Cognitive Decline
August 26, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news:

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'Supportive' brain cells may drive cognitive decline

Brain cells that produce the protective coating around nerve fibres can become dysfunctional with age and may actively contribute to cognitive decline, according to new research.

A study found that people with more severe cognitive decline had changes to nerve fibres and myelin - th . . .

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